HEALTH
Race disparity in clinical trials debated at SimmonsLocal health advocates and community leaders gathered at Simmons College last Saturday to address the problem of racial disparities in clinical research, discuss ways to close the gap and educate the public about how more accurate ethnic representation can lead to better health outcomes for all. More » |
Dudley festival places focus on area's changesHip-hop, steel drums, street sermons, raffles, a dunk tank and free hot dogs were just some of the attractions available to Boston residents at this year's "EJ in the 'Hood" Festival, held last Saturday afternoon in Dudley Square. More » |
More than 59,000 register for Vioxx settlementMerck agreed in November to pay $4.85 billion to settle personal injury lawsuits claiming that the once-popular painkiller caused a heart attack, stroke or death. More » |
